Rampage Women's Hockey Fundraiser for the Mario Lemieux Foundation
Date Posted: 6/26/2010
Last fall a teammate was diagnosed with Hodgkins Disease, the same diagnosis Mario Lemieux beat in 1993. Because of the connection between the two, Rampage decided to support our sister skater by organizing a fundraiser for Mario's Foundation. We had previously raised money for a young leukemia patient by selling an opportunity for skaters to "pack a bench" and play hockey, but decided to kick "MLF Nite" up a notch by adding raffle baskets, silent auction items, and inviting the Old Duffers to an exhibition game.
The May 1st 2010 event at the International Ice Centre in Romeoville drew 40 skaters (some played two games) and approximately 60 spectators. The event raised $2400 for the Mario Lemieux Foundation which raises funds for cancer and neonatal research as well as Austin's Playroom Project, an initiative that creates sibling playrooms in medical facilities.
Our thanks to the Duffers and all the spectators for making the evening so successful. See many more pictures and read Greg Lopatka's article by clicking HERE.
